October 20-22 2017

The DeVos PLace/Amway Grand Plaza

Grand Rapids, Michigan

www.grcomiccon.com 1 Welcome to the grand rapids comic-con! HOW TO BE A GOOD SAMARITAN Be courteous and cooperative with staff, guests, and fellow attendees. Please report convention-related convention Hi there, we wish to welcome you to the Grand Rapids Comic-Con! issues, comments, or suggestions to staff or volunteers. Let us know immediately if your issue is an emergency requiring medical or law enforcement assistance. guidelines We have to admit that it has been a humbling experience watching how well the community has embraced this event. We have seen amaz- ing growth from our humble beginnings at the Home School Building in Wyoming in 2013 to the DeltaPlex in 2014 to our current home at Always ask cosplayer’s permission before taking pictures or recording them. Use trash bins for garbage and DeVos Place. We want to sincerely thank you for coming to this little event. use the recycling bins for aluminum cans and bottles. Treat the event bathrooms as you would your own. Keep all activities in the convention hall appropriate for general audience and children. Make sure to check out all the exciting programming and events that will happen throughout the weekend. They are listed in this program and on the website. Whether you are a die-hard reader, have a passion for , enjoy the or homestuck universe, PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR or are just a casual who wants to see the spectacle that is the Grand Rapids Comic-Con it is our hope that you have a wonderful time Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, having sexual relations, dangerous items, being openly intoxicated, and participating in any illegal activity is and create some cool memories. strictly forbidden on the convention premises. Violators will be escorted off of the premises with no refund and the proper authorities will be notified. Have fun and we hope to see you at next year’s show which will be November 9-11, 2018, right here at the DeVos Place! Bullying and harassment will not be tolerated. People who violate others’ space, privacy, property, or person will be ejected from the event. Entrances/exits may not be blocked and the hallways will remain clear. No loitering in the hallways. No smoking, including e-cig products, will be allowed inside. There is a designated smoking space at DeVos. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all Mark and Jennifer Hodges times, no exceptions. Public displays of affection should be limited for a public setting and amongst children. Grotesque behavior, speech, or conduct will be cause for revoking your badge and escort off of the premises as well as reporting to the local police if any laws were violated. Lewd outfits are Sponsors & partners prohibited and all clothing must be street legal. Staff has the final say and individuals may be asked to change or leave the premises. SOLICITATION POLICY Vendors and clubs that have booth space may distribute printed promotional materials related to their business or club as long as their distribution is limited to their vending space and the free literature table, which will be available for all patrons. Materials must be PG as well as not promote any kind of agenda.

COSTUMING POLICY Nothing overtly violent or sexual will be allowed. Naked is not a , nor is body paint. Bathing suit parts should be appropriately covered. Any weapons must be obviously fake. All guns must have an orange tip and are not allowed to shoot any type of projectile. No weapons made of steel or metal are allowed.

DISCRIMINATION POLICY Grand Rapids Comic-Con does not discriminate against anyone based on race, creed, age, handicap, sex, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. False accusations will be treated as acts of harassment. Punitive measures up to and including confiscation of badge, removal from the convention, and/or police involvement will be taken if this is violated. In cases without credible evidence, we reserve the right to ask both parties to leave if a mutually agreeable resolution cannot be found. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3...... Convention Guidelines, Special Needs Page 4...... Film Festival, Hall of Heroes, Art Show, Anime Room Page 5...... Car Show, For the Kids & More Show hours & info Page 6...... Friday Schedule HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY Page 7...... Saturday Schedule Every room at the DeVos Place is handicap accessible; the second floor is accessible with an elevator. Thereis special Page 8...... Sunday Schedule handicap parking around the building that is clearly marked. The bathrooms all have handicap facilities. Page 9...... Experience GR needs Page 10...... Gaming GUIDE DOGS AND SERVICE ANIMALS Friday, October 20 Page 11...... Gaming Map Page 12...... Main Floor Map Guide dogs and service animals are welcome at the Grand Rapids Comic-Con if they are leashed or appropriately controlled. We ask that 2 pm until 8 pm Page 13...... Main Floor Map each service animal has a certification or documentation that verifies that the service animal is indeed needed. The owner is responsible for Page 14...... Second Floor Map the actions of the animal. Page 15...... Second Floor Map Saturday, October 21 Page 16...... Vending Hall Map WHEELCHAIRS Page 17...... Vending Hall Map Wheelchairs are kept in the First Aid office for emergency use only. DeVos Place will have 4 wheelchairs on site at all times for guests to use as 10 am until 7 pm Page 18...... Vendors & Exhibitors needed. The DeVos Place security office will handle the distribution of all wheelchairs. All users will be required to sign a wheelchair release Page 19...... Vendors & Exhibitors form at time of check out. Page 20...... Artist Guests Page 21...... Media Guests Sunday, October 22 Page 22...... Media Guests FAMILY/QUIET ROOM & LARGE PRINT PROGRAMS Page 23...... After Hours/Media Sponsors We have a good-sized space available for families with children and for people who have sensory issues to decompress. Large Print Programs 10 am until 5 pm Page 24...... Literary Guests will be located here as well. Page 25...... Artist Alley Page 26...... Artist Alley ASL INTERPRETERS CHECK SCHEDULES POSTED AT GAMING Page 27...... Sidekick Lounge/Boutwell Owens There will be an ASL interpreter at all events on the main stage signing which will be projected on screens for easy viewing. Page 28 ...... Costume Contest There will also be a couple ASL interpreters available to help communicate with vendors. They will be located at the info booth ROOMS FOR FULL GAMING HOURS Page 29 ...... Speakers/Moderators/20 Monroe during normal show hours. 3 2 Page 30 ...... Autographs BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 The following vehicles will be displayed at the Grand Rapids Comic-Con in the vending area of DeVos Short FILM Omega Noiré Place. Patrons may pose with each car and have a professional photographer shoot their picture for only Car show Festival We’ll Always Have Paris We Hate Bob $5. Pictures will be downloaded to Facebook where you may obtain the photo and use as you see fit. The Man Behind the Mask Wish You Were Here Helping Hand To Whom it May Concern Saturday It’s The Ghost Rider Hell Cycle Holy cool ride , this is a October 21 Tommy & the Little Free Library Red Skies from the first Ghost Rider film BOOTH 006 wonderful replica of the iconic 1966 Secon Life Origin ridden by actor Nicholas Cage! Batmobile driven by Adam West This custom 11 foot long chopper Grand Gallery A-c Meditations by Shadow Squee! The Fangirl Project and Burt Ward in the classic TV show 11:30pm-5:00pm that is literally Hell on Wheels was “Batman” & the film of the same Faceless In Repair used for the green screen scenes name. The Batmobile is on loan from This festival will be part of the show starring Ghost Rider!!! Photo Bragging Rights She Never Felt the Cold Steve Anderson. You may get your and no additional tickets or expenses BOOTH 010 proceeds will go to help The Hall picture with this gem for a charitable will be expected of fans to attend Dandelions Underneath of Heroes Super Hero Museum. contribution to Cosplay Crusaders. the event. This film festival will be operated by the Compass College Of Gale Useful. Valid. True. Cinematic Arts. AB Part II Sonata at Blossom Bridge It’s the Great Lakes This is the 1965 Shelby Cobra that AWARDS The Adventures of Lucy Horse Dad Ghostbusters Ecto-1! Robert Downey Jr. landed on in the AFTER BLOCK Built by Eric Libdow, this 2 Long Night Accepting Armageddon 2008 film Iron Man. This is the original vehicle serves our local car from the film, left in its damaged spectre chasing heroes in condition. It still has Iron Man’s butt their quest to capture all The Grand Rapids Comic-Con will have a large display of comic book and superhero memorabilia print in the hood! Photo proceeds will malevolent spirits as well BOOTH 329 go to the Hall Of Heroes Museum. BOOTH 008 courtesy of the Hall Of Heroes Museum out of Elkhart, Indiana including the following: Hall of heroes as an awesome photo op. The shield from : The First Avenger autographed by over twenty people involved in the production of the film; The1964 Shelby Cobra that Robert Downey Jr. landed on during This is a marvelous Patrolling the rough streets BOOTH 007 his “icing problem” in the 2008 film Iron Man; The motorcycle prop driven by Nicolas Cage rendition of a Jeep from of Coldwater, Michigan, the dinosaur classic is The Dark Knight of in the 2007 film Ghost Rider; The ring worn by Ryan Reynolds in the 2011 film Green Lantern; Jurassic Park. Built by Michigan, a cosplayer with a Displays of Golden Age Marvel and DC comic books and other memorabilia; BOOTH 010 Matthew Scheltema, secret identity dedicated superhero toys and a lot more! this is the perfect to serving his community vehicle to use to escape and putting a smile on the a herd of Velociraptors faces of the good citizens. or pose with a group of Get a picture with the The Grand Rapids Comic-Con is pleased to be hosting one of buddies for an amazing trike and its owner for a the largest one-of-a-kind art sketch shows in the United States! photo op. All proceeds charitable contribution to This art show is courtesy of Dan’s Dream, a nonprofit agency to go to Kitchen Sage. BOOTH 005 Cosplay Crusaders. that creates awareness for comic book artists. Art show Dan’s Dream is essentially an unselfish desire by a dedicated comic art fan to share his collection with the world. Dan Frazier The Grand Rapids Comic Con has a variety of things going on for kids! has been collecting comic sketch art for decades. Nothing gives Dan greater joy than showing people his astounding collection. BOOTH 011 There will be a huge LEGO display by the West Michigan LEGO Train Club, for the kids & MORE Robotics teams, Hotwheels, and more! There will also be a display by the Kent District Library for Anime room GRAND GALLERY OVERLOOK B kids (and adults!) to enjoy. *Screening Schedule will be posted at the door VISIT MAIN HALL C FOR MORE!

This programming room will center attention on anime TV and movie screenings in Grand Gallery Overlook B, schedule will be Flying in from the frozen north (okay, Indianapolis, we exaggerate a bit) is posted there. Lots of being served up! With guests such as Mike McFarland (Buggy The Clown on “One Piece”, this wonderful rendition of Toothless from the How To Train Your Dragon Jean on “Attack On Titan”, and Master Roshi on the Dragon Ball), Jason Spisak (Kiyo in “Zatch Bell”, Tai on “Digimon”, Kaito on franchise. Built by BrazenMonkey by John Marks, this is a full size version “”, and Koji on the dubbed “ RID”) and Derek Padula (One of the foremost experts in the world on the of the well known dragon, complete with saddle and full tail as well as a Dragon Ball franchise) there is sure to be plenty of Anime Action! rural Norwegian backdrop. You can judge the size of this creation by the full grown female Kid Wolf Cosplay on the saddle. Crunchyroll is a leading global destination and platform for Japanese anime and Asian content. Crunchyroll delivers more than 25,000 episodes and 15,000 hours of officially-licensed content from leading Asian media producers Toothless will be available for photo opportunities at BOOTH 004 In the directly to viewers translated professionally in multiple languages within minutes of TV broadcast, VENDING HALL for a cost that will be partially donated to the Make A through applications including Crunchyroll for iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle, PlayStation, Xbox, Wish Foundation. AppleTV, Roku, Chromecast, Internet-enabled TVs, set-top boxes, and www.crunchyroll.com. 4 BOOTH 004 Full Viking props are available for use during the photo opp. 5 Friday schedule Saturday schedule

GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND TIME MAIN STAGE GALLERY GALLERY GALLERY GALLERY GALLERY GALLERY MONROE GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND A-C D E-F OVERLOOK C OVERLOOK D OVERLOOK E-F TIME MAIN STAGE GALLERY GALLERY GALLERY GALLERY GALLERY GALLERY MONROE 11:00 A-C D E-F OVERLOOK C OVERLOOK D OVERLOOK E-F 11:15 Jim Steranko Harp Twins Elly Blake 3:00 11:30 Randy Cosplay Intro Dan Monroe 3:15 11:45 501st/Rebel Zimmerman Royal to Foam & 3:30 12:00 Legion Manticoran Thermoplastics 3:45 R2D2 12:15 Tony Isabella Navy Ken Johnson 4:00 Builders Club 12:30 4:15 Source Point 12:45 Cori Found Item Batman Cosplay 101 4:30 Press 1:00 Vegan Black McCarthy Mike & Closet Ghostbusters 4:45 1:15 Metal Chef McFarland Cosplay John Giang 5:00 Lightsabers 1:30 for Every 5:15 That ONE Dirk 1:45 Julian Glover Budget 5:30 Team Manning 2:00 Intro to The Arrow Film Festival Robert Pope Sewing 5:45 Douglas -Verse: A 2:15 Billy Dee How to Kristen 6:00 Paszkiewicz Quiver of 2:30 Williams Comfort and Portray Simmons Theories Adam Deadpool in 6:15 Wiseman/ 2:45 Derek Padula a Good Light 6:30 Vietti 3:00 Eric Hodson 6:45 Space Debris Amy 3:15 Cosplay & Kane Hodder Charity 7:00 Showing Lukavics 3:30 Allen Stewart 3:45 M.Y. Musical Susan Harp Twins 7:15 Mandalorian Godzilla Jason Spisak 4:00 Vietti/ World: Writing Dennard Concert 7:30 Mercs Wiseman/ Fourth Wall 4:15 7:45 vs Jones/Spisak Breaking 4:30 Star Wars: 8:00 Steve Geiger 4:45 Battle for the 8:15 Adrienne 5:00 Stars 8:30 Barbeau Doctor 5:15 8:45 Mortose 5:30 9:00 Sonoe 5:45 Costume 9:15 Nakajima 6:00 Contest 9:30 6:15 9:45 6:30 10:00 6:45 7:00 Celeb/Author/Artist/Pro Panel 7:15 Event 7:30 The Court of 7:45 Punk Rawk Nerds: LIVE Fan Panel Concert 8:00 (7:30-11:00) Dance 6 8:15 (8:00-11:00)7 Sunday schedule

GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND TIME MAIN STAGE GALLERY GALLERY GALLERY GALLERY GALLERY GALLERY MONROE A-C D E-F OVERLOOK C OVERLOOK D OVERLOOK E-F 11:00 11:15 Jim Cosplay & Jim Benton Lucie Pohl 11:30 Cummings Comfort and Confidence 11:45 Catherine Adam Brent Clark 12:00 Sutherland Blue Box Rogers 12:15 Timelords 12:30 Schlepping Like a 12:45 Gates Cosplay Pro Ray Pointer Tara Sands 1:00 McFadden Clive Revill 1:15 James Wallace 1:30 Marshall Wood Estate The Finest 1:45 Intro to Makeup... 2:00 Vegan Black 2:15 Metal Chef: Kevin Sorbo 2:30 Stuart Cooking 2:45 Sayger Turning a Demo Rob Miller Celebrating Comic into 3:00 Erica 20 Years of an Animation O’Rourke 3:15 SG-1 Harp Twins 3:30 Concert 3:45 Kid’s Costume Eric Hodson 4:00 Contest Derek 4:15 & 1960s Batman Padula Star Trek: 50 Years and 4:30 Costume Contest Growing! 4:45 5:00

8 9 gaming ALL BOARD, CARD, AND ELECTRONIC GAMING WILL BE LOCATED AT THE AMWAY GRAND PLAZA gaming map

ELECTRONIC GAMING OPEN VIDEO GAMING | All Weekend, GOVERNOR’S ROOM Whether you’ve got a taste for “the good old days of retro gaming,” or prefer the newer, less pixelated games of today, you can find a little bit of everything in our gaming room provided by the Nexus Gaming Alliance! Drop in and play anytime for free. If you’re into tournaments, check the schedule for this year’s lineup and stop by to add your name to the list.

Gaming Tournaments In our quest to find the elite gamers, tournaments will take place throughout the weekend. Sign-ups for all tournaments will be at the HQ table right inside the entrance to the arena. All tournaments have a roll call to assure attendance. Please make sure to check in 5 minutes before the start of any event. If you show up late, you very well could lose your spot in the tournament. Don’t let that happen to you!

STARSHIP HORIZONS | All Weekend, SENATOR VANDENBERG ROOM A Immerse yourself completely in the realm of space by taking on a critical ship role and working with others to overcome obstacles, complete missions, and keep your crew safe and out of trouble. To sign up, visit SENATOR VANDENBERG ROOM B and add your name to the list! Missions will run throughout the convention on Saturday and Sunday only. Register in advance to play. BOARD AND CARD GAMING - Pantlind Ballroom Sample a huge variety of board and card games from dozens of different publishers and make some new friends. Open late into the evening and with over 100 games available for rent and game demos running all the time (check the schedule outside of our room), there is plenty to keep you busy here! OPEN BOARD & CARD GAMING Check out a game from our diverse library of board games or bring your decks! Whatever your age or attention span, we have something that’s sure to please. Try something new or introduce friends or family to a favorite. Board & Card Gaming is available for open play as our tournament schedule allows. LEARN HOW TO TABLETOP ROLE PLAY - Senator Vandenberg Room B | Saturday at 10:00am – 1:00am Pull a chair up to the table and explore fantasy and sci-fi realms all day on Saturday! Guided by experienced Game Masters, you will learn the basics of how to play in a table-top campaign by making characters, interacting with other players, solving puzzles and engaging in combat with enemies. Visit the gaming room to sign up for a spot and have an adventure! Collectible Card Gaming - Pantlind Ballroom/Senator Vandenberg Room B | All Weekend Bring decks from your favorite CCGs and enjoy our large space for open card gaming! From Magic: The Gathering to Yu-Gi-Oh, everything is welcome! Check the schedule in the gaming room for CCG events for the weekend. Magic: The Gathering – Commander Tournament - Senator Vandenberg Room B | Friday at 7:00pm – 1:00am Commander is an exciting, unique way to play Magic that’s all about awesome legendary creatures, big plays, and battling your friends in epic games! In Commander, each player chooses a legendary creature as the commander of their deck. Then, you match your commander’s colors with your 99-card deck and crush your opponent! This tournament will be 1v1 and is open to everyone who’d like to play. Come and join us! Magic: The Gathering – Standard Style Tournament - Senator Vandenberg Room B | Saturday at 12:00pm – 7:00pm Standard is a dynamic format where you build decks and play using cards in your collection from recently released Magic: The Gathering sets. Evolving gameplay and fresh strategies make it one of the most fun and popular ways to play magic. The Haunt – Spooky Board Gaming - Senator Vandenberg Room B | Saturday at 9:00pm – 1:00am We’ll be showcasing board games that pit you against supernatural monsters, shambling zombies, terrifying elder gods, and so much more. Step into our haunted hall and choose a guide who will take you on a journey into the realm of horror games! Learn to Play: Go - Pantlind Ballroom | Saturday at 10:00am – 7:00pm Learn the art of the ancient game “Go” with the members of the West Michigan Go Club! Surround more territory than your opponent in this complex and abstract strategy board game that’s been around for thousands of years. Challenge the Vegan Black Metal Chef - Senator Vandenberg Room B | Saturday at 9:00pm – 1:00am Steel yourself and brave the horrors of the haunt to challenge the Vegan Black Metal Chef to a game of Magic: The Gathering! Join the group in the haunted game room and take him on! You can challenge him to other games, too, but there’s no guarantee he’ll know how to play. 10 11 Main Floor map

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MAIN FLOOR FEATURES

• Vending Hall • Artist Alley (In Vending Hall) • Celebrity & Artist Guests (In Vending Hall) • Food Court/Eating Area • Car Show (In Vending Hall) • Main Stage • Grand Gallery Panel Rooms • VIP/Check-In/Info Booth • GR Comic Con Merch Booth • Escalator to Grand Gallery Overlook Rooms

USING ESCALATORS & ELEVATORS, *VENDING HALL LAYOUT ON PAGE 16/17* FOLLOW SIGNS LEADING TO MONROE AND AMWAY To AMWAY GAMING & MONROE ROOMS

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OVERLOOK LEVEL

Street Level/Main Floor Map On Page 12/13

MAIN FLOOR FEATURES

• Grand Gallery Overlook Panel Rooms • Quiet Room • Anime Room • Sidekick Cafe • Convention Operations

*Gaming Rooms & Monroe Rooms CANNOT be accessed on 2nd Floor

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16 17 Vending Hall Hours: The Exhibition and Vending Hall hosts COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH Friday 2:00pm-8:00pm the Celebrity, Media, and Artist Guest Vendors & Exhibitors Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm Booths, Vendor Booths, Artist Alley, Kulas-Dominguez, Peter M...... #835 Saints of Science and Reason ...... #719 Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm Clubs, Teams, and much, much more! Kyles Gallery ...... #738 Shire Comics ...... #946, 948, 950 Kymarah Massage ...... #112 Slapass Creations ...... #932 COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH Lakeshore Sewing ...... #834 Spaced Out Acres ...... #306, 405 Lange’s Sports ...... #820, 822, 824, 826, 828, 830 Starship Cat ...... #510, 512, 609, 611 734 Designs...... #807 Deadwood Productions ...... #515 LeafFilter North of Michigan, LLC ...... #524 STL Ocarina ...... #704 Aaron Lambert Art ...... #521 Disc Replay Mid Michigan ...... #621 Lemon Cakes Candle Co...... #206 Super-fly Comics ...... #913, 915 Abair, Seth Aniela ...... #309 Dragon’s Den, The ...... #814 Level Up Studios ...... #607 Surreal Makeup ...... #311 Amber’s Toy Chest ...... #916, 918, 920 Dragon’s Nest Unlimited ...... #713 Limitless Chiropractic ...... #636 Sweets So Geek ...... #628 American Treasures ...... #934 Evolution Games ...... #118 Literary Alterations ...... #416, 418 Tardy’s Collectors Corner, Inc ...... #508 Amusing Designs ...... #809 Exotic Lenses ...... #503 Loot Maker ...... #905 TeeTurtle ...... #404 Andrew Heath Design and Illustration ...... #620 Fairy Craft Mothers ...... #728 Lost Toys ...... #638 Terry Huddleston Art ...... #819, 720 TG Comics 512 ...... #619 Anime Crew, The ...... #722, 724, 726 Family Fitness Centers ...... #623 Lydia’s Vintage ...... #706, 805 Mattland Toys ...... #412, 414 That’s Terri-ific ...... #605 Anime Gift ...... #613, 615, 617 Fellowship Foundry Pewter ...... #812 The Jay Company, Inc ...... #207 Matt’s Firehouse Family Vacations ...... #921 Anime Palace ...... #505, 808 For the Love of Comics ...... #903 Third Time Comics ...... #211, 213, 215 Another Dimension ...... #737 Fruit Family Studio Co...... #931, 933 MB Custom Toys ...... #716 Thompson Productions ...... #403 A-n-T Nerd Wear ...... #640 Full Ark Tees ...... #114 Minor, Nick ...... #811 TM Toys ...... #517 AP Performance ...... #624, 626 Gachewicz, Kenneth ...... #527, 529 Monica’s Creative Memories ...... #735 Tosche Station ...... #209 Arcadia Comics ...... #201, 203 Gall Sewing and Vac Centers ...... #630, 729 More Than Friends ...... #504 Toy Mandala ...... #818, 917 Art of David Lee Pancake ...... #833 GinGee Girls Art ...... #708, 710 Mother Punker ...... #717 Toynk Toys ...... #952 Atkinson, Zac ...... #522 Gingerly Made ...... #214 Ms. Martha’s Corset Shoppe ...... #734, 736 Toys for All Seasons ...... #424, 426, 428, 430 Bayfield, Tricia ...... #614 Geekly Yours ...... #718 MuseTap Studios ...... #406 Turtle Trinkets ...... #506 Black Bazaar ...... #407, 409 Geeky Endeavors ...... #307 My Geekery ...... #929 Two and a Half Sisters Snaps ...... #108 Bob’s Got U Covered ...... #106 Geeky Experience ...... #634 My Wife is Going to Kill Me ...... #202, 204, 301, 303 Tyrant Toys and Collectibles ...... #217 Bowen Dragon ...... #610, 612 Gem City Books ...... #502 Mystik Waboose ...... #308, 310 Ukiyo-pop ...... #516 Bowie, Damon Art ...... #514 Galactic Toys ...... # 606, 705 Nasser, Nolan ...... #721, 723 Ultra T Studios ...... #837 Brick by Brick / Art of David Wong ...... #924 Galaxy Creations ...... #927 Nate Jones Design ...... #526 Vault of Midnight ...... #739 Budnick, Andrew ...... #714 Glowing Vista Gifts ...... #730, 829 Nathan Szerdy Arts ...... #608 War Games North ...... #602, 604 BUF’s Stop ...... #101,103,105 GizmoForge ...... #816 Neon Club Art by Alan Schell ...... #825, 827 Warp 9 Comics ...... #940, 942 Buy Moore Books ...... #411, 413, 415 Gumball Monsters ...... #304 NGA Gamers ...... #821, 823 War Pony Sweater Forge ...... #803 C & B Entertainment ...... #732, 831 GR Comic-Con Merch booth ...... Main Hallway Nolan, Brian ...... #944 Warrior Martial Arts ...... #725, 727 Cardz Xtcetera ...... #102, 104 Griffin Forge ...... #417 OffWorld Designs ...... #420, 519 White Wolf Toys ...... #810 CaveLoot.com ...... #930 Mel Cordes ...... #312 Otaku Joe’s ...... #632, 731 Tom + Chee ...... #001 CGC ...... #836, 838 Happy Day Comics ...... #205 Our Gang Comics ...... #919 Squirrels Creations ...... #003 Chicagoland Games ...... #935, 937, 939 Haunted Enchantments ...... #907 Outer Rim Toys/Out of the Toy Box Jewelry ...... #520 The Finest ...... #320 Clown Shop ...... #208, 210 Helaman’s Warriors ...... #212 Penguin Attack Studios ...... #314 Chaotic Neutral Cosplay ...... #322 Collectible Empire, LLC ...... #909, 911 Hell on Wheels ...... #701, 703 Peppler, Matt Illustration and Graphic Design ...... #733 Karmada Cosplay ...... #324 Sweets4aSweet Cosplay ...... #326 Collector’s Resource, The ...... #523, 524 Heroic Handmade ...... #806 Phase *Id ...... #813, 815, 817 Pixel Visions ...... #832 SuperKayce ...... #328 Comicfolds ...... #936 Hobby Fan ...... #616, 618 Knightmage ...... 330 Popular Designs Handmade ...... #206 Comic Wreck ...... #908, 910, 912, 914 Hodson, Erik ...... #715 Blue Box Timelords ...... #419 Cool Critters ...... #214 Hometown Comics and Games ...... #702, 801 Portraits by Alan ...... #511 Extra Life ...... #423 Corgli ...... #938 Honeck Sculpture ...... #507, 509 Pugling Hoard, The ...... #709, 711 Royal Manticoran Navy ...... #425 Cosplay MooMoo ...... #707 Hover Matters ...... #928 PulsArt Studio ...... #802, 804 Colorworld Books ...... #427 Crafty Squirrel Designs ...... #518 Huntington University ...... #954 Punch It! Graphics ...... #305 Desiring Dead Flesh ...... #532 Crimson Chain Leather Works ...... #316, 318 Hyperbooster Studio ...... #622 Purple Plum Inc...... #625, 627, 629 The Scants ...... #532 Critter ...... #513 IMAJENation Revival ...... #712 Rapid Fire Entertainment ...... #110 The Krabs ...... #532 Dan’s Cards ...... #408, 410 Inali Henna ...... #528 Raven Designs ...... #603 Grave Robber ...... #532 Dapper On Arrival ...... #315 JA Productions ...... #116 Red Lava Toys ...... #922 JAFAX ...... #631 DB Creative Inc...... #216 Jar of Comics ...... #530 Reel Art ...... #218, 317 Random Con ...... #631 Deadly Playthings ...... #840 JMH Custom Cornhole ...... #926 Rivertown Entertainment ...... #904, 906 Youmacon ...... #631 Jukebox Imports ...... #901 ROMA Collectibles ...... #923, 925 Tulip City Con ...... #631 18 Justine Dillenbeck Illustrations ...... #313 Rookies Sportscards Plus ...... #601 Brent Clark Rogers ...... #637 19 Artist Guests have booths located in the Vending Jim Steranko Celebrities and Media Guests will be located in the Vending Hall signing autographs, Artist GUESTS Hall. Be sure to check the programming schedule TMNT, Agents Of Media Guests doing Photo Ops, and giving presentations throughout the convention! Be sure to for panels and presentations from your favorite artists! S.H.I.E.L.D., Captain check out your favorite guest’s schedule to find out where they will be at what time! America, X-Men1 BOOTH 542 Kevin SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP Jon Alderink Mick Zeck Allen Bellman Jose Delbo Sorbo BOOTH : 012 Saturday: 1:00-1:30pm Secret Wars, PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP Supergirl Hercules, Superman, Justice Golden Age artist of The Beatles’ Yellow Sunday: 3:15-3:30pm League: Generation Kraven’s Last Hunt, Captain America Submarine, Wonder Billy Dee BOOTH: 012 Kull The Conqueror, The Punisher Lost, Melonheads Woman Williams Friday: 5:00-5:15pm Andromeda PANEL - Main Stage: BOOTH 539 BOOTH 642 BOOTH 541 Star Wars, The Saturday: 3:15-3:45om Sunday at 2:00pm BOOTH 342 Sunday: 1:00-1:15pm BOOTH 013 LEGO Batman PRICES: Autograph $40 | Selfie $20 | Professional Photo $50 Movie, Batman PANEL - Main Stage: Steve Geiger Thom Zahler Stuart Sayger Christopher BOOTH 033 Saturday at 2:00pm Jones The Punisher: War My Little Pony, Love The Walking Dead, Young Justice, Journal, The and Capes Bionicle, Krampus, Batman 66, The Incredible Hulk The X-Files Batman Strikes Kane Hodder PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP BOOTH 433 BOOTH 338 BOOTH 434 BOOTH 440 BOOTH: 012 Friday The 13th Friday: 6:00-6:15pm SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY Part VII, Jason X, Saturday: 12:45-1:00pm Gates Sunday: 1:15-1:30 Tony Isabella Tony Kordos Andrew John Giang McFadden PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP Hatchet Pepoy BOOTH: 012 PANEL - Main Stage: Saturday: 12:00-12:15pm Friday at 6:30pm Black Lightning, Batman and Robin Avengers 2, Captain “Star Trek: The BOOTH 020 1000 Comic Books Eternal, Justice Archie, Katy Keene, Sunday: 1:45-2:00pm America, Pacific Rim Next Generation” PRICES: Autograph $40 | Selfie $20 | Combo $50 | Professional Photo $40 You Must Read League X-Men, Superman PANEL - Main Stage: BOOTH 340 BOOTH 435 BOOTH 437 BOOTH 332 BOOTH 027 Sunday at 12:30pm PRICES: Autograph $40 | Selfie $40 | Combo $60 | Voice/ShoutOut $50 | Pro Photo $60

Leo Leibelman Phil Ortiz Mike Toth Tom Cook SuperFriends, “Hannibal”, “12 “The Simpsons”, Beauty And The Scooby-Doo, He-Man, Monkeys”, Heavy Beast, Mulan, “Muppet Babies” The Flintstones PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP Metal, Conan He-Man Adrienne Barbeau BOOTH: 012 BOOTH 439 BOOTH 535 BOOTH 533 BOOTH 537 PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP Friday: 4:45-5:00pm Julian BOOTH: 012 “Batman: TAS”, Halo Saturday: 11:00-11:30am Glover 4, Escape From New Sunday: 11:30-11:45am Friday: 6:00-6:15pm York, Creepshow Star Wars, Indiana Saturday: 2:15-2:30pm PANEL - Grand Gallery E-F: Robert Pope Douglas J. David Spurlock Dirk Manning Jones, Harry Potter, Sunday: 12:00-12:15pm BOOTH 031 Friday at 8:00pm Paszkiewicz James Bond Scooby-Doo, Owner of Vanguard Love Stories PANEL - Main Stage: PRICES: Autograph $30, includes FREE Selfie | Professional Photo $50 Peanuts, Looney Arsenic Lullaby, Publishing, Wally (To Die For), BOOTH 032 Friday at 5:00pm Tunes The Tick, “TripTank” Wood Estate Nightmare World *BATMAN PANEL: Saturday, 12:30pm Main Stage PRICES: Julian will do selfies for $10 & only $5 if they purchase an autographs as well *BATMAN PHOTO OP: Saturday 1:45-2:15pm BOOTH 438 BOOTH 336 BOOTH 542 BOOTH 441

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Lynn Smith Caliber Source Point Adam Comics Press PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP Plume, Cards Loren BOOTH: 012 The Uniques, Against Humanity, Michigan-based Michigan-based Rainbows In The Dark Lester Garfield publishing house publishing house Friday: 3:00-3:15pm PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP Saturday: 3:45-4:00pm BOOTH 531 BOOTH 431 “Batman: TAS”, “GI Joe: BOOTH 442 BOOTH 334 Jim BOOTH: 012 Real American Hero” Cummings Friday: 3:30-3:45pm PANEL - Main Stage: Disney, Star Wars, Saturday: 12:15-12:30 BOOTH 029 Saturday at 12:30pm Scott Rosema Seth Damoose Randy Dan Monroe Sunday: 12:15-12:30pm Winnie The Pooh, PRICES: Zimmerman Darkwing Duck Autograph $30 | Selfie $20 | Combo $40 | Voice/Video $40 | Professional Photo $40 Space Ghost, Tiny Image, Devil’s Due, PANEL - Main Stage: Caliber Comics, Publisher of Flint Co- Children’s book *BATMAN PANEL: Saturday, 12:30pm Main Stage Toons, Batman: TAS illustrator BOOTH 025 Sunday at 11:00am Source Point Press mix, The Preservers *BATMAN PHOTO OP: Saturday 1:45-2:15pm PRICES: Autograph $30 | Selfie $30 | Combo $50 | Voice/ShoutOut $40 | Professional Photo $50 20 BOOTH 432 BOOTH 441 BOOTH 538 BOOTH 436 21 Clive PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP Lucie NO PROFESSIONAL Media guests BOOTH: 012 Media guests PHOTO OP Revill Friday: 5:45-6:00pm Pohl “Batman: TAS”, Saturday: 4:00-4:15pm “Red Dwarf” PANEL - Monroe A-D: Star Wars: The Sunday: 2:30-2:45pm Sunday at 11:00am Empire Strikes Back Mercy on Overwatch PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP PANEL - Grand Gallery E-F: Diane BOOTH 028 Sunday at 12:45pm PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP BOOTH 015 BOOTH : 012 Jason Spisak BOOTH : 012 Pershing Friday: 6:30-6:45pm PRICES: Autograph $30 | Selfie $30 | Combo $50 | Voice/ShoutOut $40 | Professional Photo $40 Friday: 3:45-4:00pm PRICES: Autographs $35 w/ Free 8x10 , $40 w/ 11x17 | Selfie $30 | Voice/ShoutOut $30 “Batman: TAS”, Saturday: 4:15-4:30 *BATMAN PANEL: Saturday, 12:30pm Main Stage “Young Justice”, Saturday: 5:15-5:30pm Sunday: 1:30-1:45pm “Star Wars: The Clone Sunday: 11:00-11:15am “She-Ra: Princess Of *BATMAN PHOTO OP: Saturday 1:45-2:15pm PANEL - Main Stage: Wars”, LEGOs PANEL 01 - Grand Gallery A-C: Power” Friday at 7:00pm BOOTH 030 Saturday at 12:30 BOOTH 019 PANEL 02 - Grand Gallery E-F: PRICES: Autograph $30 | Selfie $20 |Combo $40 | Professional Photo $40 | Voice/Video $40 Saturday at 3:45pm PRICES: Autograph $30 | Selfies $20 | Professional Photo $50 PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP *BATMAN PANEL: Saturday, 12:30pm Main Stage Catherine BOOTH : *BATMAN PHOTO OP: Saturday 1:45-2:15pm FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY Sutherland Friday: 5:15-5:30pm Greg NO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS Turbo: A Power Saturday: 3:00-3:15pm Weisman Rangers Movie, Sunday: 12:45-1:00pm Zeo “Gargoyles”, PANEL 01 - Monroe A-D: PANEL - Grand Gallery A-C: “Young Justice”, Friday at 6:00pm BOOTH 021 Sunday at 11:30am “Star Wars Rebels” PANEL 02- Grand Gallery E-F: PRICES: NO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY Autograph $30 | Selfie $30 | Combo $50 | Professional Photo $40 Brandon BOOTH 017 Saturday at 3:45pm Chad Rook Vietti PANEL 01 - Monroe A-D: PRICES: Autographs & selfies: Free. | Greg will also have an assortment of items for sale. PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP “Young Justice”, “Timeless”,”The BOOTH: Friday at 6:00pm Flash”, War For The Batman: Under PANEL 02- Grand Gallery E-F: Saturday: 4:30-4:45pm The Red Hood Planet Of The Apes Saturday at 3:45pm Sunday: 12:30-12:45pm BOOTH 018 BOOTH 022 Rob Miller PANEL - GRAND GALLERY A-C PRICES: Autographs and selfies are free of charge PRICES: Autograph $25 | Selfie $10 | Combo $30 | Professional Photo $40 *BATMAN PANEL: Saturday, 12:30pm Main Stage Sunday at 2:30pm ’s “Face Off” PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP James BOOTH : 012 Marshall Friday: 3:00-3:15pm BOOTH 002 “Twin Peaks”, Saturday: 11:45-12:00pm “Growing Pains”, Sunday: 2:15-2:30pm Mike PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP A Few Good Men Tara Sands NO PROFESSIONAL BOOTH : 012 PANEL - Grand Gallery A-C: PHOTO OP McFarland Friday: 3:15-3:30pm BOOTH 016 Sunday at 1:00pm “Pokemon”, “Jojo’s “Attack On Titan”, Saturday: 12:15-12:30pm PRICES: Photo Signature $30 | Signature on your own item $20 | Selfie $10, Free w/autograph Bizarre Adventure”, “One Piece”, Sunday: 2:45-3:00pm “Digimon” Dragonball Z PANEL - Monroe A-D: The Harp PANEL - PANEL - Monroe A-D: Sunday at 12:30pm Grand Gallery Overlook C: BOOTH 026 Saturday at 12:45 BOOTH 014 Twins Saturday at 2:30pm PRICES: Autograph $25 | Selfie $25 | Combo $40 | Voice/ShoutOut $30 | Professional Photo $40 PRICES: Autograph $25 | Selfie $25 | Combo $40 | Voicemail $40 PERFORMANCES - YouTube Monroe A-D: Saturday at 3:30pm BOOTH 941 Sunday at 3:00pm PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP Mizuho BOOTH: 012 Yoshida Friday: 4:30-4:45pm Godzilla, Death Saturday: 4:45-5:15pm PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP Ghidorah, Metal Sunday: 11:45-12:00pm PANEL - Tsutomu Gear Solid Vegan Black Kitagawa BOOTH: 012 PANEL - Main Stage: Grand Gallery Overlook D: Friday: 4:15-4:30pm BOOTH 024 Saturday at 3:30pm Metal Chef Saturday at 12:45pm Godzilla 2000, Saturday: 4:45-5:15pm Dr. Mortose PANEL - GRAND Godzilla: Final Sunday: 3:00-3:15pm PRICES: Autograph $30 | Professional Photo $35, or $50 Godzilla Group YouTube PRESENTATION - GALLERY OVELOOK C Wars, Super Sentai Grand Gallery Overlook E-F: PANEL - Main Stage: Friday at 8:15pm BOOTH 023 Saturday at 3:30pm BOOTH 842 Sunday at 2:00pm Local Horror Host PRICES: Autograph $30 | Professional Photo $35, or $50 Godzilla Group 22 BOOTH 429 23 We encourage you stick around after the show and enjoy dinner in one of the many fine restaurants, have a Derek Padula Amy Lukavics pint in one of the excellent mirco breweries and see some of the special attractions in town that weekend. literary After hours Experience Grand Rapids will have a booth in the main hallway at the Grand Rapids Comic-Con with maps to the local restaurants, coffee shops, and bars as well as information on other attractions in Grand Rapids. Appearing Appearing GUESTS All Three Days Friday Only

DANCE BOOTH BOOTH 742 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 536 8 PM UNTIL 1 AM, 21+ MONROE ROOMS A-D Ken Johnson $10 Admission with Saturday or 3-day Comic-Con Ticket Elly Blake $20 admission at the door without Comic-Con Ticket Appearing Appearing All Three Days Friday & Get your dancing shoes on after the Grand Rapids Comic-Con Saturday on Saturday, October 21, for a high energy dance into the wee BOOTH BOOTH hours of the morning. DJ Colin Clive of Mustard Plug fame will be 534 742 spinning a great mix of classic alternative dance music sprinkled with EDM to create an evening you will never forget. A full bar will be available to whet your whistle, so you must be 21 or over to attend. Cosplay or regular clothes are welcome. Kristen Erica O’Rourke Simmons Appearing Appearing Saturday Only Sunday Only

BOOTH BOOTH 742 742 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 AROUND TOWN The Floozies at The Intersection - Show starts at 8 pm, must be 16 to get in. Tickets $25/day of show. All Weekend: WICKED Killah at Pyramid Scheme - show at 8, all ages. Tickets start at $27. Cori McCarthy Susan Dennard SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 October 19-22 Grand Rapids Griffins hockey at the Van Andel Arena - The puck drops at 7 pm. Tickets start at $16. with 7 Performances Appearing Appearing Saturday Only Saturday Only O.A.R. at 20 Monroe Live - Doors at 7, show at 8. Tickets start at $37. DeVos Performance Hall, Super Happy Funtime Burlesque at Pyramid Scheme - Show starts at 9, 18+ to attend. Tickets are $10-25. Grand Rapids BOOTH BOOTH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 742 742 Bleep Bloop at The Intersection - Doors open at 8 pm, 16+ event. Tickets start at $16. Demetri Martin at 20 Monroe Live - Doors open at 6 pm, show at 7. Tickets start at $39.75. Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys at Pyramid Scheme - Show at 7, all ages. Tickets start at $10.

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BOOTH BOOTH 742 742 24 25 Artist Alley Artists and Crafters have booths located in the Vending Hall. Matt Kait Ren Ben Miyuka Artist alley Maldonado Mayne McKinzie Miller

BOOTH A-9 Will Jones Jason Moser Adam BOOTH F-3 BOOTH D-5 BOOTH E-5 BOOTH F-1 Hamaker Front Cover Back Cover Artwork Artwork Badge Artwork Andrea & Dimitris Lisa Out Of Time Jenny BOOTH D-9 BOOTH C-9 BOOTH E-9 Roberto Moore Naffziger Studios Parks Molinari

BOOTH B-1 BOOTH E-1 BOOTH A-1 BOOTH D-6 BOOTH D-8

Jason Adams Crystal Aura Jeanette Mick Cara Star Wars Patch *NOT ATTENDING Wilson Wummel McArt McGee Patches can be purchased for $5, proceeds to charity Brett Corinne Fil Romero Alexis Jesse Star Wars Booth BOOTH E-7 BOOTH C-6 BOOTH A-3 BOOTH B-9 Pinson Roberts Royce Rubenfeld

BOOTH A-6 BOOTH F-2 BOOTH E-6 BOOTH A-8 BOOTH D-3 Javier Steven Drew Ryan Justin Avila Biesiada Brockington Cairns Castaneda

BOOTH B-2 BOOTH B-7 BOOTH B-3 BOOTH B-8 BOOTH A-7 Ruppits Heather Roger Bryan Kit Schilling Scholz Snuffer Steele

Sean Luke Bryan Bridget Lawrence Cope Daab Donihue Droelle Keith BOOTH E-3 BOOTH F-6 BOOTH F-9 BOOTH A-4 BOOTH C-7 Emery

BOOTH E-8 BOOTH F-7 BOOTH C-2 BOOTH C-3 BOOTH C-5

Taylor Jason Erica C.R. Kevin P. Sterling Strutz Syverson Warner West Steve Alessandra Scott JSB John Jencks Johnson Jones Jurries BOOTH B-4 BOOTH F-8 BOOTH B-5 BOOTH F-5 BOOTH F-4

BOOTH A-2 BOOTH E-2 BOOTH A-5 BOOTH E-4 BOOTH C-1

Erik Glenn Rachel Kurt Dakota Legends Of Sarah Whalen Williams III Kaiser Kolka Lee Aukera Lindstrom

BOOTH C-8 BOOTH B-6 BOOTH D-7 BOOTH D-4 BOOTH C-4 BOOTH D-1 BOOTH D-2 26 27 **COSPLAY SIGN-UPS IN THE MAIN LOBBY** sidekick lounge GRAND GALLERY OVERLOOK G Friday 2-7pm | Saturday 10am-6pm | Sunday 10am-4pm Saturday, October 21: Adult Cosplay Contest costume contest How To Enter: Sign up at designated table in main lobby the day of the The Grand Rapids Comic-Con has created the Sidekick Lounge, a space at the event for cosplayers event. You will be asked for your real name, the character you are cosplaying, to get a rest from the crowds, take a break from photographers, and to have repaired and make-up refreshed. As the show has developed into the large regional event it has become, and the series in which the character represents. *Sign up closes 30 minutes Sunday, October 22: we have seen more of a need for a place for cosplayers to congregate and recharge their batteries before contest starts* *Contestants may sign up as Groups* Kids Costume Parade 12 and Under A PLACE TO RELAX The categories for the contest will be the following: Sidekick Lounge will have some tables and chairs for cosplayers to relax from the crowds a bit and eat meals in relative peace. We will not How To Participate: have any food available in Sidekick Lounge, but cosplayers are welcome to bring their meals up there. •Best In Show: Trophy plus 2 Weekend Passes to next year plus $200 Sign ups at designated table in the cosplay area. •Best Male: Trophy plus 2 Weekend Passes to next year plus $100 (Real Name/Character/Series) *Sign up closes 30 A PLACE TO REFRESH •Best Female: Trophy plus 2 Weekend Passes to next year plus $100 minutes before contest starts* Sidekick Lounge will have a station dedicated for cosplayers to refresh their make-up. There will also be a couple changing stations so that cosplayers can adjust more intimate aspects of their costumes or even change outfits in private. •Best Craftsmanship: Trophy plus 2 Weekend Passes to next year plus $100 •Best Group: Trophy plus 2 Weekend Passes to next year plus $200 •All kids will be able to pick a toy from the prize A PLACE FOR REPAIR •Judges Choice: Framed Certificates plus 2 Weekend Passes to next year table and receive a participation button. If you are having a cosplay malfunction at the Grand Rapids Comic-Con then Sidekick Lounge can help. Sidekick Lounge will have a full repair •Best In Show Winner will receive a Trophy station including a sewing machine, hot glue gun, and soldering iron for use free of charge. There will also be a wide variety of thread, buttons, •All second and third place winners in each category will receive a small trophy. zippers, and other repair supplies available for use. There will also be a couple robes for people who may need to remove their costumes for repair so they can keep their modesty. Sunday: Best Costume from “Batman: The Animated Series” RULES 1.Only people in full cosplay are allowed to enter Sidekick Lounge: For example, if you need a costume repair and your friend is in normal How To Enter: Sign up at designated table in main lobby the day of the event. When signing up you will be asked for your real name, street clothes then that friend will have to wait outside until you are finished. The only exceptions will be if the situation involves parent/ the character you are cosplaying, and the serves in which the character represents. *Sign up closes 30 minutes before contest starts* guardians and their children, no other exceptions! 2. No photography in Sidekick Lounge: There are people in there taking a break from the photographers, so give them respect. •Best in show winner will receive: Trophy plus 2 Weekend Passes to next year plus $200 3. Sidekick Lounge is not a place to store your stuff, extra costumes, etc.: We are not responsible for anything left in Sidekick Lounge and items left overnight will be properly removed nightly. Rules For Best Costume from “Batman: The Animated Series”: 4. Sidekick Lounge is not a place for solicitation: There will be no buying or selling of equipment, costumes, photo opportunities, etc. in Sidekick Lounge. Cosplayers are welcome to exchange business cards and network, but no direct sales at event please. •Costume must be or inspired from the “Batman: The Animated Series” which aired from 1992 to 1997. •Costume must be a faithful adaptation of the charter being cosplayed from “Batman: The Animated Series”. No mash-ups, steampunk/ homestuck/alternate history interpretations, etc. are allowed in the contest •Your character must be a proper representation specific to the television show “Batman: The Animated Series”. You may not portray different interpretations of the character; for example, you can do but specific to that show, not Suicide Squad, Arkham Asylum, etc. WE ARE AT YOUR Posters •May NOT enter the other adult contest with the same costume. and •Costume may be homemade or bought Art Prints •Judges may ask you about the costume while on stage. •Any skit must be 30 Seconds or less

Costume Contest Rules 1.All contest participants must have a Grand Rapids Comic-Con badge for Saturday. All Children’s Costume Show participants must have a badge for Sunday. SERVICE! All participants in the Best Costume from Batman: The Animated Series must have a badge for Sunday. This can include specialty and complimentary badges such as dealers, panelists, volunteer, press, etc. Digital Printing 2. Staff members of the Grand Rapids Comic-Con are not eligible for the costume contest. Invited costume group (501st, USS Sinclair, etc.) members can enter the costume contest if they enter a costume that is not associated with the specialty of their club. 3. Costume contest will be judged according to the categories posted for their own day. Postcards & Mailers 4. Each person attending the show will be allowed to enter one (1) costume into one (1) category of the contest. 5. You may not enter a costume that you have entered at a previous year’s Grand Rapids Comic Con. Comic Con ID Badges 6. Adult costume contest will be for participants 13 years of age and older. Members that enter group contest may be any age. 7. All costumes must abide by the rules of the convention’s dress and weapons policy. 8. No glitter, confetti, pyrotechnics, live flames, fireworks, projectiles, or smoke generators of any kind are permitted. Offset Printing 9. Any props brought onstage must leave the stage with you within your allotted time or you will be disqualified. 10. You may use a for the costume, but the person who created the costume must be present for the judging. Group entries may be made by either a single member of the group or multiple members of the group. Prepress and Graphic Design services 11. No electrical connections will be provided. If your costume requires power it must be self-contained within the costume. 12. Costumes are judged based on craftsmanship, detail work, accuracy, and overall presentation of the costume. 13. We have the right to reject an entry based on inappropriate, unsafe, or illegal behavior and/or violations of the family friendly nature of the convention. 915-772-2211 14. All judges’ decisions are final. 28927 Tony Lama St. • El Paso, TX 79915 • wwwboutwellowens.com 15. Certain circumstances may require the rules to be changed. 29 speakers & Moderators autographs Brent Clark Rogers: Brent is the writer of the Guide To The DC Guide Universe, one of the consummate guides on all happenings in DC Comics. Brent will be moderating DC Comics panels. Allen Stewart: Allen Stewart is the curator of The Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum in Elkhart, Indiana. Allen has also appeared on several television shows including “The Toy Hunter” series from The Travel Channel this past spring, “Stan Lee’s Super Fans” series in 2012, and the F/X “Collectible Show” in 1995. In addition, he was also one of the five finalists to play Robin in Batman Forever before losing the role to actor Chris O Donnell. Allen will be handling panels on Marvel Comics characters and publications.

Randy Zimmerman: Randy has been producing alternative comics for the last three decades. After having created such titles as Tales From the Aniverse, War Of the Worlds, The Fool, and Spank The Monkey among others for the direct market, and published under the Arrow and Massive Comics banners, Randy began looking for other outlets to produce and distribute comics. In 2009 Randy co-founded and edited Flint Comix and Entertainment, a free to readers, advertisement supported, comics and entertainment newspaper in the Flint area. Randy has also taught cartooning to students during and after school via the United Way’s Bridges To The Future and YouthQuest programs as well as through the VSA arts program. Court Of Nerds Drew McCarthy is a local radio personality on 101-3 The Brew and ESPN 96-1. He’s the father to a little nerd and common law husband to a beautiful nerd. He loves reading books, writing bios, watching anime and spending time away from his cellphone. Jonathan Calvaruso is the Italian Tony Stark – Tony Starkaruso. Jon is the guy who still watches Star Wars on VHS. He also likes Lord Of The Rings, cooking and YOU. Grant Stoye is a freelance writer and podcaster who followed his wife Northward, despite the onslaught of winter. He’s never met an issue of “Jimmy Olsen” he didn’t like. He hates doing these. Benjamin Raven is a Detroit-based Trending News Reporter for MLive Media Group. He loves Spider-Man, The Flash and professional wrestling. He is a master of telling a dark joke while following it up with a misleading smile and childlike giggle. Emily is a writer, actor, and cosplayer with too many projects and hobbies. If there’s an excuse to wear something questionable to the general public, she’ll take the bait. She enjoys the Ninja Turtles and will likely give you an unwanted nickname like an Alias Fairy Godmother. Gregg Aronica is the Executive Producer of a morning radio talk show. A collector and aficionado of all things Pokemon and Legend of Zelda, he takes his dog on long Pokewalks to the Pokepark. You can sometimes find him lurking on Reddit and complaining about the finer points of micro-transactions in online forums.

Kevin Carley is master of forbidden lore and the lost words of creation. He resides on a mountain where he mates bobcats to the sounds of snowblowers. Some call him for dinner, others say he has had too much, we call him Sledge. He is husband to the one who determines fate and father to one who rescues it.

Biff Tannen is not only a self-proclaimed nerd but also a music aficionado. His love of Back to the Future since he was a child inspired his performer name and he spends his spare time playing OverWatch and building computers.

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